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Percolate

ˈpəːkəleɪt

Percolate definitions
verb
percolate percolated percolates percolating
  1. (of a liquid or gas) filter gradually through a porous surface or substance

    "the water percolating through the soil may leach out minerals"

    • spread gradually through an area or group of people

      "continental ideas on art, science, and architecture percolated from Venice to London"

  2. (of coffee) be prepared in a percolator

    "he put some coffee on to percolate"

    brew
    • prepare (coffee) in a percolator

      "it will have to be instant coffee—there's no time to percolate any"

    • be or become full of lively activity or excitement

      "the night was percolating with an expectant energy"